Korrea's

Description:

• If you need fresh fruits and vegetables or familiar flavors after one too many Russian marinated salads, try Korrea's. Named after the New York chef who runs it, the restaurant caters to expats and adventurous Russians. The food is generally grilled or braised instead of fried or boiled as in Russian cuisine, but heavier dishes also make an appearance (for example, the house-made foie gras). Highlights include Caesar salad, eggplant-and-mushroom pizza, and carrot cake. The simple stone-and-wood hall is small and the kitchen is partly visible, giving the place an intimacy and casualness many Russian restaurants lack. Since reservations are not taken, avoid rush hours (noon-2pm and 7-9pm) if you don't want to wait. Korrea's opens early for breakfast, too -- a rarity here. There's not much to see nearby, but Tverskaya Street and the zoo are not too far away.

• © Frommer's 2012

Awards:

Frommer's

•  Recommended 2010